Ridge and Brooke threw Eric a surprise retirement party on The Bold and the Beautiful. They agreed that it’s time for him to step down from Forrester Creations, but Eric has no intentions of stepping down. He wants to continue designing. Meanwhile, Ridge fears for his father’s life.
Key Takeaways
- Eric suffered from health problems in the past.
- He almost lost his life doing what he loved.
- Ridge argued that it’s time for his father to retire.
- Eric argued he should work on the design team again.
What’s Wrong With Eric Forrester?
It was around two years ago when Eric (John McCook) suffered a health setback that nearly cost him his life. He had a terminal illness that led to a near-death experience. However, Finn (Tanner Novlan) ultimately saved Eric’s life.
At the time, concerns rose as Donna (Jennifer Gareis) revealed his mystery illness. His family urged him to step back from designing for Forrester Creations. But Eric wanted to design, especially with his grandson RJ (Joshua Hoffmann). He wanted to make the most of his last moments.
At the time, Eric’s hand tremors made it difficult for him to sketch. He experienced hand tremors and a bloody cough, which he initially kept a secret from his family, including Ridge (Thorsten Kaye), because he feared going into retirement.
Eric had to prove himself and his relevance. He agreed to create one final line for his last show, enlisting the help of his grandson. Ridge and Eric had a fashion showdown, in which Ridge won. But Ridge awarded Eric the top honor upon learning about his health problems.
Ready To Retire?
While Eric fought death and his health crisis, this storyline revisited his health struggles. The Bold and the Beautiful has also teased the return of the fashion wars between the father and son.
Donna told Ridge and Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) that Eric’s health has turned around for the better. But she’s still concerned about him having a setback. This could indicate that Eric might not be fully healed. His job could still pose a risk to his health.
Donna would rather travel around the world with her husband while he’s still alive. She doesn’t want to visit him in the emergency room again. While Donna supported Eric’s designs, she didn’t want him to work long hours, as he had in the past.
Meanwhile, Eric insists on going back to work. He wants to be part of the design team. Yet, Ridge thinks he should enjoy his life and retire. This has led the father-son duo to clash with one another, once again.
